The balance of costume brawl was terrible from the start, but this last Halloween patch just completely destroyed any that was left, and wrecked the competitive costume brawl scene. Not only are the new weapons severely overpowered, but the fact that they are gem store exclusive has turned this game into a pay to win game.
The mad prince one and the witch is bad enough them self, but both are just overshadowed by the kittening executioners axe witch is the most unbalanced ting ever to enter a competitive game! Its now impossible to play game of costume brawl without someone jumping in with the axe and taking over half the health of everyone close to him with one skill, and the skill even stuns and is on a 5 sec cd!
Most hardcore costume brawlers i know of has quit this game for good now because of this, and the rest are all talking about quitting too unless this is fixed.
GG Anet you have destroyed all that is left of e sports in this game with this patch!